Japanese Contemporary Quilts and Quilters: The Story of an American Import

Over 200 photographs showing contemporary Japanese quilts, the studios where the artists work, and the antique American quilts that once inspired them.

Discover how quilting came to be a favorite pastime for an estimated 3 million quilters in Japan today, as well as a multimillion-dollar business. For 40 years, Japan looked to America and imported quilts for ideas and inspiration. Now, contemporary Japanese quilters, with their own style, seek inspiration, museum shows, and audiences in th...